For efficient large-series production and improved process design, a profound
understanding of a textile's forming behavior is crucial to ensure adequate drapability and …

The production of high-performance composite parts with non-crimp fabrics (NCFs) requires
a profound understanding of the material's behavior during draping to prevent forming …

During the draping of dry textile reinforcements, the high tensile stiffness of fibers and the
possible slippage between them significantly modify the transverse shear deformation …

The deformation of textile composite reinforcement is influenced by its fibrous composition.
In-plane bending behaviour is an inherent aspect of textile reinforcement, yet it is frequently …

A comprehensive understanding of the mechanical properties of carbon fiber reinforcements
is necessary to accurately simulate forming processes. The parametrization of macroscopic …

Non-woven fabrics, known for their mechanical and acoustic properties, have gained
attention in many industries, including the automotive industry. Use of recycled carbon fibres …

To closely investigate the correlation between the structural shape and forces generated
along yarns, draping simulation was performed using a non-orthogonal constitutive equation …

Draping simulation of complex egg-box structure is conducted using non-orthogonal
constitutive VUMAT code and composite lay-up model. Laminated shell is modelled …

Multilayer reinforcement fabrics are increasingly used for manufacturing structural polymer
composites. In liquid molding processes, dry reinforcement fabrics are draped on a mold …

The growth of the aeronautical sector leads to the growth of polymer composites application,
creating new demand for components applications in complex dimensions and shapes …